We seem to be giving goals away, against Villa and the same against Wolves. That’s what is disappointing, and we probably take it to heart, and then we don’t react as well as we should do - and then we go and concede another. It’s easy to say we should shut up shop, but when it’s happening and when it’s live and it’s all quick, and you are coming up against top players, it’s tough to address. We know what is expected, we know what we’ve got to do. The main thing is that we stick together as a group. That’s what is going to get us through, the togetherness and the team spirit.”

Davies got to grips with Zohore after the opening five minutes and hardly gave the big striker a sniff, but admitted he was still “a big handful”.

I’m used to playing against big lumps, with all due respect. I grew up playing big lumps and that game, for me, is easier than playing against someone who is trying to spin me. I knew what he was about, I knew he wanted to try and wrestle me so the first one I let him think he could wrestle me and then I kept stepping in front of him. It’s just about working out a player early on and trying to do your best.”

Butterfield on for the Owls

The midfielder comes on against Leeds United with his side 3-0 up at Hillsborough. He replaces Barry Bannan.

13:53

Video verdict

What did Steve Nicholson make of the draw yesterday?

It’s right here.

13:38

Match verdict: Two away draws and the contrasting emotions

Chief football writer Steve Nicholson has written his match verdict from the Cardiff City Stadium.

Derby County manager Gary Rowett briefs his players during the Championship game against Cardiff City (Image: Andy Clarke )

The Rams drew 0-0 with the Championship leaders, and could have snatched three points late on.

Here’s a snippet from the verdict:

Two long away trips in five days brought two draws and contrasting emotions. Derby County held the lead and lost it late on at Brentford on Tuesday - a game in which they saw precious little of the ball (24% in total) and mustered only three attempts at goal against a side that has not won at home this season. It was a point on the road, yes, but after three successive away defeats it was a result that brought little cheer.

Next up was a tough-looking test against leaders Cardiff City in the Welsh capital. Many feared for Derby but if there is one thing that should have been learned from spending 10 consecutive seasons at this level it is that nothing in the Championship is ever straightforward. And so it proved.”

Derby County manager Gary Rowett and Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock on the touchline at the Cardiff City Stadium (Image: Andy Clarke )

11:23

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The Rams took a decent point off the league leaders in the Welsh capital thanks to a resolute display.

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11:03KEY EVENT

Rowett - 'We deserved all three points'

Gary Rowett on the touchline v Cardiff (Image: Andy Clarke)

Gary Rowett felt Derby County “were the better side” against Cardiff City and deserved all three points.

The Rams had to settle for a goalless draw in the Welsh capital in a game of few chances which kept the Bluebirds at the top of the Championship table.

With just one away win in the league this season, Rowett was pleased with how his players handled themselves against a Cardiff side who are yet to taste a Championship defeat on home turf.

If you’d have said before we would come and keep a clean sheet and limit Cardiff – top of the league – to one opportunity on target (you’d take that). I thought we were the better side today, I thought we deserved to win and I don’t think anyone can disagree with that.”